Course description
Radiographic imaging techniques are employed in a wide range of forensic investigations. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the principles and practical applications of radiographic imaging techniques used in forensic science, and it will be of interest to individuals from a variety of backgrounds including archaeologists, physical anthropologists, radiographers, scenes of crime officers, forensic investigators, ballistics specialists, engineers and others involved in forensic investigation.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- Archaeologists
- Physical Anthropologists
- Scene of Crime Officers
- Radiographers
- Radiologists
- Forensic Engineers
- Ballistics Analysts
- Pathology Technologists.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
On successful completion of the module you will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of a wide range of imaging techniques
- Identify current ionizing radiation regulations and interpret them so as to be able to apply appropriate radiation protection measures when employing radiographic imaging techniques
- List and critically assess the advantages and disadvantages of different imaging techniques and their use in the recovery, analysis and identification of human remains and characterization of trauma and/or disease states
- List and critically analyze the advantages and disadvantages of imaging techniques and their use in the identification and characterization of components and component failure
- Practically apply appropriate imaging techniques for defined situations and interpret the results.
Training Course Content
Core content
This short course will be taught at MSc standard and is one of the modules that comprise the postgraduate Forensic Programme. The course will take a pragmatic approach, moving from theory to creating and applying knowledge and skills and will introduce students to a range of topics including:
- Physics of X-ray production and utilization
- Radiographic equipment
- Analogue and digital image recording media
- Radiation protection and legislation
- Forensic medical and dental imaging techniques and projections for use ante and post mortem
- Terminal ballistics and radiography of gunshot wounds
- Radiological methods of human identification
- Radiographic techniques applied to artwork and other cultural material.
- Radiographic techniques applied to the detection of narcotics and other concealed items.
- Industrial radiographic techniques for engineering components including weapons, missiles and improvised explosive devices.
- Complimentary imaging modalities – computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound
- The virtual post-mortem
Course delivery details
Course structure
One course per year; 5 days duration per course.
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